CVE-2016-8738 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

In Apache Struts 2.5 through 2.5.5, if an application allows entering a URL in a form field and the built-in URLValidator is used, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used to overload server process when performing validation of the URL.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Struts	2.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94657Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-044.htmlMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94657Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-044.htmlMitigationPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8738?

CVE-2016-8738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). In Apache Struts 2.5 through 2.5.5, if an application allows entering a URL in a form field and the built-in URLValidator is used, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used to overloa...

How severe is CVE-2016-8738?

CVE-2016-8738 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8738?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Struts.